• Online cybersecurity threats can cost companies millions of dollars in repercussions, with the healthcare industry seeing an average cost of over $10 million
• McLaren Health Care Corporation’s recent ransomware attack compromised the sensitive information of more than 2.2 million patients
• Sekur’s CEO Alain Ghiai suggests that the hackers spent weeks to months using email to find vulnerable entry points into McLaren’s main computer network
• Sekur’s suite of private communication services helps keep cybersecurity threats away by encrypting communications on Swiss-hosted servers

The internet has become a way for millions of people to connect. As of October 2023, there were 5.3 billion internet users worldwide, which accounts for 65.7% of the population (https://ibn.fm/SbJcp). As internet usage increases, so does the potential for personal information and data to become breached. Online cybersecurity threats have the potential to cost companies millions of dollars, with repercussions differing greatly based on region, organization size, and industry. The average cost of a data breach worldwide is $4.35 million – with the healthcare industry seeing an average cost of $10.1 million (https://ibn.fm/u2vWF).

The recent cybersecurity attack on McLaren Health Care Corporation (https://ibn.fm/SvWyk), a Michigan healthcare company, was the topic of discussion on New to the Street’s “Sekur Privacy & Sekur Security – Weekly Hack” segment. During this weekly segment, host Ana Berry talks with Alain Ghiai, CEO of Sekur Private Data (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQB: SWISF) (FRA: GDT0), a cybersecurity and internet privacy provider of Swiss-hosted solutions for secure and private communications, about the implications of ransomware and cybersecurity attacks on key industry players.

McLaren believes that the ransomware attack experienced by the company from July 28 through August 23 compromised the sensitive personal and health information of 2.2 million patients. The hackers accessed patients’ names, dates of birth, social security numbers, and medical information, including Medicare and Medicaid patient information. The company currently faces at least three class action lawsuits related to this cyberattack.

Mr. Ghiai believes the McLaren hack may have originated from a compromised company email address (https://ibn.fm/9RPk5). He stated that 91% of cyberattacks originate from a compromised email address, with hackers monitoring email communications for weeks or months until they can find a way into a main computer network. Once they gain entry, hackers commit their acts – stealing data and holding company information for ransom.

For individuals, businesses, corporations, and governments looking for secure solutions to safeguard their data and communications, Sekur’s privacy communications suite offers a layer of protection using servers in Switzerland – a country with the strictest privacy laws in the world. Sekur’s encrypted platforms include:

• SekurMail – with the SekurSend/SekurReply feature, significantly minimizes cyber breaches, protecting both the subscriber and the recipient.
• SekurVPN – provides an additional layer of encryption that protects subscribers’ IP addresses and website traffic information.
• SekurMessenger – a private and secure messaging communications app that provides users with secure and private chat, self-deleting chat, voice recording, and file transfer facilitated through Swiss-hosted servers.

Sekur’s encrypted platforms are available through a subscription-based offering hosted on the company’s wholly-owned Swiss servers – without using Big Tech open-source platforms. The company doesn’t mine data or use third-party providers. Mr. Ghiai offers New to the Street viewers who want to subscribe to Sekur’s suite of services a 15% savings on monthly and yearly service plans for the next five years using PROMO CODE: PRIVACY.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SekurPrivateData.com or the company’s product site at www.Sekur.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SWISF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SWISF

• Lexaria, a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, has made incredible strides in 2023, most recently seeing interim results from its human pilot study evaluating its DehydraTECH(TM) technology for the oral delivery of GLP-1 drug, semaglutide
• The company has also grown its patent portfolio to 37, with many others pending worldwide
• For 2024, the company expects to maintain the same momentum, building on the success and achievements, and plans to double down on licensing its technology

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, in this past year, has demonstrated growing success in providing healthier delivery methods of drugs and other Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (“APIs”), facilitated by its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology. This has been driven by the company’s research efforts throughout 2023 and ambitious plans for 2024.

“This is a remarkable achievement that speaks to the capabilities of the DehydraTECH technology and also to the Lexaria R&D team, working ardently with scarce resources relative to global multi-billion-dollar behemoths,” noted Chris Bunka, Lexaria’s CEO (https://ibn.fm/Yvg4h).

So far in the 2023 calendar year, Lexaria has realized interim results from its human pilot study evaluating DehydraTECH for the oral delivery of glucagon-like peptide-1 (“GLP-1”) drug, semaglutide. It also held a successful pre-Investigational New Drug (“IND”) meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) that would set the stage for its application in 2024 and the ultimate approval of its DehydraTECH-processed CBD. Lexaria also grew its patent portfolio to 37, with many other patents pending worldwide (https://ibn.fm/wELq4).

Entering 2024, the company plans to maintain the same momentum. Within the first quarter of the 2024 calendar year, it plans to file its Phase 1(b) Investigational New Drug (“IND”) application with the FDA for DehydraTECH-processed CBD as a prospective registered treatment for hypertension. It also plans to commence patient dosing for this study and conduct animal and human clinical studies to examine DehydraTECH-processed GLP-1 drugs used in products alone or with DehydraTECH-CBD.

Lexaria also plans to double down on licensing its technology, particularly since it promises a substantial commercial opportunity. Its exclusive global collaboration and license agreement with SulfoSyn Limited, for instance, will allow the company to generate revenue from its DehydraTECH technology while also further demonstrating its versatility and overall effectiveness in applications across the board (https://ibn.fm/OsSSJ). So far, the technology has proven applicable in cannabinoids, oral nicotine, diabetes and weight loss, PDE5 inhibitors, and antiviral drugs, among others.

With the steps taken so far, Lexaria is projected to post a 259% year-over-year (“YOY”) revenue growth for 2024 and a 20% YOY growth for 2025, according to a Zacks SCR report (https://ibn.fm/Awnmz). This growth progression will largely depend on the ultimate approval and commercialization of products utilizing DehydraTECH, which is currently on track.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LexariaBioscience.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to LEXX are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/LEXX

• Turbo Energy’s SunBox Home is a complete residential solar energy solution featuring AI-powered tools that maximize efficiency, lower costs, and protect users from price shocks
• The SunBox Home companion app gives users total control over the use of the battery, including when to use the surplus stored, providing complete visibility into battery status, energy production, power usage, and cost savings
• SunBox available for industrial and commercial businesses
• Turbo Energy recently listed on NASDAQ under the symbol TURB

Traditional residential solar systems typically comprise separate components for energy generation, storage, conversion, and distribution. Turbo Energy (NASDAQ: TURB), a photovoltaic energy company based in Spain, is taking its proprietary technology mainstream with SunBox Home: a single multi-functional unit that leverages AI to maximize efficiency, lower costs, and protect users against price shocks (https://ibn.fm/1UATD).

The SunBox Home connects to each point in the solar energy production and consumption cycle to streamline power storage, and usage. The Turbo Energy companion application allows users to customize the system, offering complete visibility into battery status, solar energy production, and consumption. Powered by AI, SunBox Home analyzes vast amounts of data related to energy generation, usage patterns, market prices, and weather forecasts. Advanced algorithms then process this data to optimize battery usage, improve energy efficiency, reduce utility bills, and provide protection against price shocks.

Building upon the success of SunBox Home, Turbo Energy recently unveiled SunBox Industry for the commercial and industrial sectors (https://ibn.fm/lAhpA). Like SunBox Home, SunBox Industry features an AI-powered app that optimizes power generation and consumption based on user data, climate conditions, and energy pricing. In addition, the system incorporates peak shaving and a customizable backup mechanism to reduce contracted power and lower costs during periods of high demand.

Turbo Energy recently listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol TURB with plans to expand internationally, advance technological development, and provide equity incentives for employees. Following the listing, the company announced plans to enter North and South America with an initial focus on product development, technological innovation, and talent acquisition. “Our NASDAQ debut is just the beginning of an exciting chapter of growth and evolution,” said Turbo Energy General Manager Mariano Soria (https://ibn.fm/NoXhX). “We are determined to attract the best talent, drive innovation, and expand our global reach to continue to be a leader in the energy revolution.”

Incorporated in 2013, Turbo Energy operates as a subsidiary of Umbrella Solar Investment S.A. in Valencia, Spain. Led by an executive team with decades of engineering, finance, and marketing experience, the company is strongly positioned to market its proprietary solar energy technology to a wide range of residential and commercial markets worldwide.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Turbo-e.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to TURB are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/TURB

• D-Wave provides quantum computing systems, software, and services that deliver value to its customers via practical quantum applications
• Recent customer use cases include Pattison Food Group, Satispay, Davidson Technologies, Momentum Worldwide, and VINCI Energies
• Success reported using D-Wave technology in areas such as delivery scheduling, custom reward programs, defense applications and more

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, focused on delivering value to customers via practical quantum applications for problems such as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, scheduling, and financial modeling, is providing real-world use cases of its quantum applications to showcase how they can be used in a variety of industries to solve numerous problems.

Customers across a variety of industries are findings solutions to their computationally complex problems through D-Wave’s quantum and quantum-hybrid applications, including:

• Pattison Food Group, Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products is moving multiple quantum-hybrid applications into production. The first, an e-commerce driver delivery scheduling application, is now in production to create schedules that serve over 100 stores. This application has trimmed what was once an 80-hour task to just 15 hours each week, an 80% time savings. In addition, the company will soon bring another quantum-hybrid application into production, one that optimizes in-store resource scheduling in its stores across Canada.
• Satispay, the leading Italian fintech unicorn focused on revolutionizing mobile payments, is using a quantum-hybrid application that optimizes customer rewards initiatives. Using D-Wave’s constrained quadratic model hybrid solver, the application showed an improvement of 50% in customer rewards programs for the same amount of budget. As a testament to its potential business value, Satispay plans to transition the quantum-hybrid application into production, with internal teams expected to use it weekly.
• Davidson Technologies, a technology services company that provides innovative engineering, technical, and management solutions for the Department of Defense, aerospace, and commercial customers, has been working with D-Wave on several quantum-hybrid applications to advance national defense efforts. Most recently, the companies have built a radar scheduling application that efficiently manages the time-limited resources of a phased-array radar system, enabling communication scheduling with moving objects. On average, there was a 15% increase in utilization across all problem scenarios and time limits, with the highest improvement reaching an impressive 42%.
• Momentum Worldwide, a global experiential advertising agency and part of the Interpublic Group with clients including many of the world’s most famous brands, is using quantum to create routes for promotional tours. Creating these tours takes significant work hours and domain expertise to ensure that all client requirements and federal regulations are considered. For this project, D-Wave developed a hybrid quantum-classical solution using D-Wave’s Leap platform to automate the creation of these tours with optimal routes, reducing Momentum’s operational costs for producing and running these tours. The prototype D-Wave solved the given problem in less than an hour and is well-designed to transition to a full production-quality application easily.
• VINCI Energies, an environmental and digital transition accelerator along with QuantumBasel, a key D-Wave’s strategic partner, is working on a pilot project to better design the layout of an HVAC system for a new building, considering discrete duct sizes and joint costs. VINCI Energies has been developing an automated solution for a largely manual process. Built to supplement that automated solution, the quantum-hybrid application showed better qualitative and quantitative results across all evaluation metrics. Overall, the application resulted in a lower-cost and more aesthetically pleasing solution for HVAC system placement.

As a pioneer in quantum computing, D-Wave’s relentless pursuit of practical quantum computing has resulted in its technology being used today by some of the world’s most advanced enterprises, including industry leaders like Mastercard, Deloitte, ArcelorMittal, Siemens Healthineers, Unisys, Accenture, BBVA, NEC Corporation, Pattison Food Group Ltd., DENSO, and Lockheed Martin.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.DWaveQuantum.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to QBTS are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/QBTS

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding plans by D-Wave customers to bring applications to production and expected usage of the D-Wave applications by its customers once in production. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management’s control, including that D-Wave’s customers could change or cancel their plans involving D-Wave’s applications; general economic conditions and other risks; the company’s ability to expand its customer base and the customer adoption of its solutions; risks within D-Wave’s industry, including anticipated trends, growth rates, and challenges for companies engaged in the business of quantum computing and the markets in which they operate; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the company; risks related to the performance of the company’s business and the timing of expected business or financial milestones; unanticipated technological or project development challenges, including with respect to the cost and/or timing thereof; the performance of its products; the effects of competition on its business; the risk that the company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the company is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; volatility in the price of its securities; the risk that its securities will not maintain the listing on the NYSE; and the numerous other factors set forth in D-Wave’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to the company on the date hereof. D-Wave undertakes no duty to update this information unless required by law.

• Digital security solutions innovator SuperCom Ltd. is building on decades of experience in identification technology now focusing on electronic monitoring services for the upward-trending public safety market
• SuperCom’s third quarter financial statement released in November showed 67% revenue growth YOY and 550% growth in its EBITDA
• The company is expanding its presence in the United States by entering new state markets, building on a history of services in California and other states
• SuperCom is also growing in the European Union, with key contracts recently signed in Romania and Finland

Electronic-monitoring (“EM”) security solutions developer SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), focused on revolutionizing public safety around the world through EM technology and complementary services, has seen revenues grow 67% year-over-year between 2022 and 2023, with 73% of its revenues sustained on a recurring basis (https://ibn.fm/JOZP5).

SuperCom’s success with more than 50 client governments is evidence of a growing resource for monitoring inmates and individuals under house arrest or other court-ordered rehabilitation programs — a growing market that the company’s management expects to reach $1.6 billion in North America alone during the next couple of years, with a global compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) of 10.8% between 2021 and 2026.

“Our steadfast commitment to advancing public safety through technology resonates with governments and agencies worldwide as evidenced by the continued expansion in Finland and our growing partnership with Romania’s Ministry of Interior,” SuperCom President and CEO Ordan Trabelsi stated in a Nov. 14 news release about the company’s Q3 financial report (https://ibn.fm/lWorN).

SuperCom’s PureSecurity EM Suite for electronic monitoring under the court-ordered programs includes the company’s GPS enrollee digital tracking platform PureTrack, the PureTag wearable RF bracelet, the PureOne one-piece tracking device, and the home base station PureCom.

Offender digital monitoring services compose one segment of available solutions SuperCom offers to its clients, and electronic monitoring of criminal offenders remains the primary focus of its growing presence in the United States. As the company strategically advances from passive bidding to active outreach for marketing its services, it is building on over $30 million in contracts won in California during recent years to enter new state markets across the United States.

“We are proud to see our new proprietary solutions gaining traction in new regions in the US, reaffirming our commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of electronic monitoring,” Trabelsi stated recently (https://ibn.fm/m0a7d). “Our commitment to improving public safety and supporting rehabilitation efforts is at the core of our mission. Leveraging our growing customer base and technology expertise, we plan to continue developing and providing advanced solutions that meet the evolving needs in our industry and help enhance public safety worldwide.”

As part of the company’s expanding presence in the European Union during the past year, SuperCom has recorded a national EM project for Sweden’s juveniles and a national EM project in Croatia, as well as the new $33 million contract for EM services in Romania and the $3.6 million EM project in Finland that Trabelsi referenced earlier. 

“A 5-year record net profit, remarkable 550% growth in EBITDA and 74% growth in gross profit margins are clear indicators of the successful execution of our growth strategy,” Trabelsi stated in the November news release. “As we look to the future, SuperCom is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the increasing global demand for secured electronic monitoring solutions. We are strategically investing in the continuous improvement of our offerings and extending our reach into new markets, which is already yielding promising results in the US and other regions.”

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SuperCom.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SPCB are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SPCB

• VMAR is expanding its clean-energy boating solution with the opening of a boat-rental location in Florida
• The partnership with Blue Water Boat Rentals calls for the launch of an e-boat rental operation in Riviera Beach
• The location will offer year-round services, providing uninterrupted fleet and prototype operations

In a world focused on sustainability and clean energy, Vision Marine Technologies (NASDAQ: VMAR) is making a difference on the water. A global leader in the electric recreational boating industry, Vision Marine is pioneering the clean-energy transition in the marine space. Most recently, the company expanded its clean-energy boating solution with the opening of a boat-rental location in Florida.

Vision Marine, which develops and offers 100% electric boats, outboard motors and technology, has partnered with Blue Water Boat Rental in Riviera Beach, Florida (https://ibn.fm/RZvap). Blue Water Boat Rental is a leader in internal combustion engine boat rentals, and this collaboration with Vision Marine is a game-changer for boat lovers.

“It would be an understatement to say we are excited about our partnership with Vision Marine,” said Blue Water Boat Rentals CEO Mark Pollio. “Many have given thought to the idea of how electric propulsion would work, but Vision Marine has actually developed and produced the technology that made this idea a reality. How cool is it that people will be able to put this exciting technology through its paces before buying their own electric outboard or boat? I knew after seeing their operations on the West Coast, as well as getting to better know the people behind the innovation, that this partnership is going to be a win-win-win situation for Blue Water, Vision Marine and our mutual customers.”

The collaboration calls for the opening of an e-boat rental operation in Riveria Beach located near Peanut Island, which had more than 9.1 million visitors last year. The location, which is scheduled to open its doors this month, will offer year-round services, providing uninterrupted fleet and prototype operations, ideal for VMAR’s expansion plans and technological advancements.

“Our partnership in Riviera Beach is a testament to our dedication to ecofriendly marine practices, marking a significant shift from gas-powered to electric boats,” the company stated. “By combining our state-of-the-art electric propulsion technology with the operational expertise of Blue Water Boat Rental, we are redefining the standards in the marine-rental industry.

“Furthermore, this rental operation will serve as a vital hub for showcasing the 180E E-Motion(TM) Powertrain to potential customers and for ongoing development and testing of this innovative technology,” the statement continued. “This approach is expected to enhance sales growth and provide invaluable feedback for the continuous improvement of our electric marine powertrain technologies.”

Vision Marine has unveiled a range of popular boat brands, now outfitted with the innovative 180E E-Motion(TM) Powertrain. Customers now have an array of choices, from center console boats to bowriders and pontoons. In addition, classic models such as Fantails, Volts and Vision Pontoons will also be available. “Our aim is to grow our fleet to 25 diverse boats, blending high-performance E-Motion(TM)-equipped models with our traditional offerings, thereby showcasing the unique versatility and innovation of Vision Marine,” the company said.

Vision Marine Technologies is committed to be a guiding force for change and an ongoing driving factor in fighting the problems associated with waterway pollution by disrupting the traditional boating industry with electric power, in turn directly contributing to zero pollution, zero emission and a noiseless environment. VMAR’s flagship E-Motion(TM) 180E electric marine powertrain is the first fully electric, purpose-built outboard powertrain system that combines an advanced battery pack, inverter and high-efficiency motor with proprietary union assembly between the transmission and the electric motor design utilizing extensive control software.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.VisionMarineTechnologies.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to VMAR are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/VMAR

• SenesTech, a rodent fertility control innovator, just announced that its ContraPest(R) line of products is now registered for sale and immediate use in Puerto Rico
• Entry into Puerto Rico allows the company to tap into this lucrative market while also offering a viable solution to a problem that has posed a considerable threat to the island
• Fertility control works by fixing the root cause of the problem- rats’ incredible rate of reproduction
• Discussions are underway a large agricultural firm in the region to be the lead customer, opening the company up to new opportunities in the region

SenesTech (NASDAQ: SNES), a rodent fertility control expert and the inventor of the only EPA-registered contraceptive for male and female rats, just announced that its ContraPest(R) line of products are now registered for sale and immediate use in Puerto Rico. This adds to the company’s winning streak for the 2023 calendar year, having just recently launched its Evolve(TM) Soft Bait product at Ace Hardware franchise locations in California and closing a public offering that resulted in gross proceeds of $5 million (https://ibn.fm/GhUoI), quintupling its market cap.

Since its inception in 2004, SenesTech has been committed to its mission to improve the health of our world by humanely managing animal populations through fertility control. It has also been guided by the vision to lead responsible and innovative solutions for a better world, embodying five central values – integrity, creativity, urgency, sustainability, and diversity. These have influenced and shaped the four fertility control products for SenesTech, all of which have helped define the brand and mark it as a leader in its space. These include the Ultimate Bait System(TM), Isolate Bait System(TM), and Elevate Bait System(TM) for ContraPest(R) and Evolve(TM) Soft Bait.

With its venture into the Puerto Rico market, SenesTech looks to not only tap into a lucrative market but also offer a viable solution to a problem that has posed a massive threat to society.

“Puerto Rico, as an island nation, is ideally positioned to benefit from ContraPest’s unique fertility control features,” noted Joel Fruendt, SenesTech’s President and CEO.

“Similar to many other islands, rats in Puerto Rico have posed a huge problem for society, whether it be food contamination or destruction, infrastructure damage or public health risks,” he added (https://ibn.fm/Sofe1).

Under threat is Puerto Rico’s grain industry, which has been primarily affected by rat infestations, ultimately posing a threat to the island’s food security. SenesTech looks to address this, mainly by fixing the root cause of the problem -reproduction. Unlike traditional pest control tools like poisons, which are reactive, the company’s approach is more proactive, addressing the main challenge with rats, which is their incredible rate of reproduction.

“Given sufficient food, water, and harborage, which most cities have, two breeding rats can result in 15,000 offspring after a single year. You cannot poison them or trap them, or gas them fast enough to overcome their fertility. You need to control the population by reducing the birth rate, and that is our why,” noted Mr. Fruendt on a Stock2Me Podcast (https://ibn.fm/KzPEi).

SenesTech is currently finalizing plans with a large agricultural firm to be the lead customer in Puerto Rico. They have also completed product registration for Evolve(TM), adding to its line of offerings for this market, and asserting itself as a leader in its space. This foray opens up a new market for the company and new growth opportunities. It reflects the company’s commitment to its mission and vision and its goal to create shareholder value.

“We look forward to bringing our unique rodent control approach to the integrated pest management companies and do-it-yourselfers of Puerto Rico in years to come,” noted Mr. Fruendt.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SenesTech.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SNES are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SNES

• Lexaria, a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, expects to submit its IND application for its planned U.S. Phase 1b Hypertension Clinical Trial with the FDA within the next 45 days
• The HYPER-H23-1 clinical study will build on five successful human clinical trials conducted so far, studying the company’s patented DehydraTECH(TM)-processed CBD in an aggregate total of 134 individuals
• Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) “drug delivery platform technology” increases bioavailability, improving the way active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”) enter the bloodstream

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, just announced that it anticipates submitting its Investigational New Drug (“IND”) application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration within the next 45 days. The submission will be for its U.S. Phase 1b Hypertension Clinical Trial, whose primary objective will be to evaluate safety and tolerability in hypertensive patients, with secondary objectives including efficacy evaluation in reducing blood pressure together with detailed pharmacokinetic testing (https://ibn.fm/reNO8). 

The HYPER-H23-1 clinical study, titled “A Phase 1b Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of DehydraTECH-CBD in Subjects with Stage 1 or Stage 2 Hypertension” will explore Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology, specifically its DehydraTECH-processed CBD for the potential treatment of hypertension. It will be a successful build-up from five human clinical trials conducted so far, studying DehydraTECH-CBD in an aggregate total of 134 individuals. Its management is optimistic that these previous studies will contribute to the success of the current one while allowing for the IND review process to run smoothly.

Only a handful of other published research studies have investigated whether a sustained decrease in resting blood pressure is possible following multiple weeks of oral CBD dosing; none of which have been successful in achieving this.. All of the company’s clinical studies showed that DehydraTECH-CBD achieved a sustained decrease in resting blood pressure following multiple weeks of oral dosing. In addition, DehydraTECH-CBD has evidenced superior power to reduce blood pressure, especially compared to other oral CBD formulations. DehydraTECH-CBD has also shown the potential to offer additive blood pressure reduction benefits in addition to any degree of improvement that standard-of-care medications achieved for patients prior to DehydraTECH-CBD dosing, ultimately showing the product’s superiority, overall efficiency, and potential.

Despite having encountered delays before, mainly owing to awaited documentation from one of its key raw material suppliers, Lexaria’s management is excited to submit its IND. Should it be approved, Lexaria will enjoy increased market opportunity for its DehydraTECH technology, specifically its DehydraTECH-CBD. In addition, it will get the company closer to tapping into the cardiovascular drugs market, valued at $138.33 billion in 2022 and expected to hit $200.9 billion by 2032 (https://ibn.fm/c9oox).

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LexariaBioscience.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to LEXX are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/LEXX

• Correlate recently completed solar projects for American Tire Distributors’ headquarters and Continental Envelope’s manufacturing plant
• The projects are a major milestone in Correlate’s initiative to showcase a powerful link between sustainability and profitability
• The global renewable energy market was valued at $881.7 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $1,977.6 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.4%
• To drive shareholder value, Correlate is leveraging a three-pronged strategy enhanced by current investment trends – sell, retain, and acquire

Correlate Energy (OTCQB: CIPI), a growth-oriented distributed energy company, recently announced the successful completion of solar projects for American Tire Distributors’ headquarters and Continental Envelope’s manufacturing plant, and the commencement of a third project in Reading, Pennsylvania. These projects help further the company’s mission to capitalize on America’s unstoppable trend toward decentralized energy generation – emphasizing both the affordability and potential profit the company’s environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) related energy solutions offer companies and organizations.

The first project was completed at American Tire Distributors (“ATD”) headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina. The initiative aims to reduce ATD’s carbon footprint and generate substantial cost savings by reducing reliance on traditional energy sources. Over the next two decades, it’s expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 5,463 tons.

“We are thrilled to unveil this remarkable project, reflecting our dedication to providing clients with best-in-class sustainability solutions and reducing their carbon footprint,” said Todd Michaels, Correlate’s CEO (https://ibn.fm/oFtnx). “Completing this project at another nationally recognized headquarters building is a major milestone as this initiative showcases the powerful link between sustainability and profitability.”

The second solar project was constructed at Continental Envelope’s manufacturing plant in Geneva, Illinois, one of Illinois’ largest rooftop solar facilities. Continental Envelope serves prominent clients in various industries and has integrated the clean energy system into its 84-year-old printing facility, producing 2 billion envelopes annually. This solar project will provide approximately 20%-25% of the facility’s energy needs, ensuring energy stability and promoting sustainability for years.

The third project in Reading, Pennsylvania, which has grown from 3.8 MW to 5.2 MW, is the company’s largest project to date. When completed, it will be among Pennsylvania’s largest corporate solar installations (https://ibn.fm/mYoho).

These projects exemplify Correlate’s commitment to delivering customized energy solutions that benefit businesses and the environment. Correlate has identified several key economic drivers powering the decentralized energy trend, including:

• Real Cost Savings – Customers pay zero money down and get an instant electrical discount to current rates.
• Massive Project Investment Funding – The International Energy Agency estimates that over one billion dollars per day will be invested in solar energy in 2023.
• Consistent Long-Term Incentives – The Inflation Reduction Act is a game-changer, supercharging renewables with $1.2 trillion in tax credits for ten years of market support.
• Robust Customer Demand – Wood Mackenzie expects the U.S. solar industry to nearly triple in size over the next five years.

According to Allied Market Research, the global renewable energy market was valued at $881.7 billion in 2020. By 2030, it is expected to reach $1,977.6 billion, growing at a CAGR of 8.4%. Several factors driving renewable energy worldwide include increased output efficiency, less pollution, and low maintenance costs (https://ibn.fm/ALF23).

Clean energy earnings are being sought after by investors. To drive shareholder value, Correlate is leveraging a three-pronged strategy enhanced by current investment trends – sell, retain, and acquire. The Correlate team consists of multi-decade experts who have worked with renowned global brands that are positioning the company to make the most of opportunities while consolidating a fragmented industry. The team has developed, financed, and deployed over $2 billion in clean energy projects to date.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Correlate.Energy.

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• Sekur expects to launch its Sekur Enterprise suite in mid-January 2024 to offer comprehensive security features designed to meet enterprises’ demands worldwide
• Sekur Enterprise will include SekurMessenger for Enterprise and SekurRelay
• Sekur recently signed distributor agreements in Jordan and Qatar, including Beyond Limits Programs and Electronics (“BLPE”), a Qatari corporation

Sekur Private Data (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQB: SWISF) (FRA: GDT0), a leading Swiss-hosted secure and private communications platform, recently announced significant developments that will revolutionize the world of private and secure communications – including the launch of Sekur Enterprise plus a signed distribution agreement with Qatar.

The upcoming launch of the Sekur Enterprise suite of privacy communication solutions is scheduled for mid-January 2024. This suite will offer a comprehensive range of features designed to meet the demands of enterprises worldwide. Several customers across Latin America, the USA, and the Middle East Gulf countries, are eagerly awaiting the release of Sekur Enterprise (https://ibn.fm/icEFi).

The key features of Sekur Enterprise include:

• SekurMessenger for Enterprise: A secure messaging solution for businesses with features to control communications, ensuring compliance, security, and privacy.
• SekurRelay: An innovative solution that enables tight information flow control, catering to enterprise customers’ needs. It will be proposed to telecom operators in various regions, including Latin America, starting in Q1 2024.

Several existing distributors are ready to launch Sekur Enterprise in Latin America and beyond. In Latin America, America Movil’s Telcel is set to launch SekurMessenger for Enterprise, targeting financial institutions and large enterprises seeking a secure alternative following WhatsApp’s recent bans by many financial and government institutions.

The company has introduced SekurRelay Enterprise Email Solution as part of its Sekur Enterprise suite. This solution enables corporate executives and management to seamlessly integrate SekurMail’s privacy and security features without migrating their entire company email domain. This innovative “Inbound Relay” approach allows businesses to protect C-level and management level emails from Business Email Compromise (“BEC”) attacks without disrupting their existing IT infrastructure.

Sekur has also signed distribution agreements in Jordan and Qatar and is discussing with distributors in the United Arab Emirates. These distributors actively engage with leading telecom operators to promote Sekur Enterprise and Sekur Business solutions for small and large enterprises.

Sekur has signed a distribution agreement with Beyond Limits Programs and Electronics (“BLPE”), a Qatari corporation (https://ibn.fm/GHqK5). This agreement covers the State of Qatar and extends to sales support and new distribution setups for Gulf Cooperation Council (G.C.C.) countries. BLPE, instrumental in introducing Sekur to other regions, including Jordan and Iraq, is working closely with Sekur to expand distribution and support across the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

With the Middle East witnessing increased cyber-attacks, Sekur aims to offer its robust and secure communications platform to businesses and governments in the region. Alain Ghiai emphasized, “We can offer the only Swiss-hosted, proprietary, private, and secure communications platform, reducing the risk of cyber penetration for businesses and governments in the region.”

Alain Ghiai, CEO of Sekur Private Data, shared his excitement about these developments. “We are excited to launch our anticipated Sekur Enterprise solutions globally. The first phase has already been launched with our SekurRelay feature, followed by an expanded SekurMessenger,” Ghiai said. “Sekur Enterprise will significantly increase the average revenue per user by up to 280%, offering a truly independent, private, and secure means of communication.”

Sekur recognizes the growing importance of online privacy and security. Therefore, SekurVPN, a privacy VPN solution, has been integrated into its offerings. This VPN solution enhances internet connection encryption, safeguarding users’ identities from malicious hackers. Approximately 50% of Sekur’s customers have chosen to include SekurVPN in their bundles, highlighting the demand for enhanced online privacy and security.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SekurPrivateData.com or the company’s product site at www.Sekur.com.

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